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Add 32/5 and 50/72

1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 50/72

32/5 + 50/72 is 1277/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    32/5 = 32 × 72/5 × 72 = 2304/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2304/360 + 250/360 = 2304 + 250/360 = 2554/360
  5. 2554/360 simplified gives 1277/180
  6. So, 32/5 + 50/72 = 1277/180
    In mixed form: 717/180

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